Retail Salespersons Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $35,160 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 1,860
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $32,230
    50th (median)
    $35,160
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $47,580

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,570

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,650
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $82,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $70,730
    Insurance Sales Agents $74,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Pittsfield, MA is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Pittsfield, MA is 1.7% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,230.